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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Electrovalent Bonding Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Lattice energy of an ionic compound depends upon

A
Charge on the ion only
B
Size of the ion only
C
Packing of ions only
D
Charge on the ion and size of the ion

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D

The value of lattice energy depends on the charges present on the two ions and distance between them. It shell be high if charges are high and ionic radii are small.

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